Bulova 1937 Envoy

Submitted by mfcas10 on March 2, 2024 - 12:39am
Manufacture Year
1937
Movement Model
10AN
Movement Date Code
Arrow
Movement Jewels
21
Case Serial No.
7197482
Case shape
Square
Case color
Yellow
Case Manufacturer
Bulova
Gender
Mens
Watch Description

I believe that this is marked 1937 with an arrow symbol on the movement. I’ve not been able to find anything similar in the adverts from 1937. It looks similar to the 1942 Carrel, with some noted differences: the Carrel is 17j, whereas this watch is 21j; the Carrel has engraved details among the front edges of the case whereas mine does not. I am also inclined to believe that the band pictured is original, since it does not bear the markings of any known third party manufacturer, but I could be wrong. 

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mybulova_admin
Posted March 2, 2024 - 8:50pm

Found a reference advert originaly posted by Plainsmen.

1937 Bulova Envoy

1937 Bulova Envoy

mfcas10
Posted March 3, 2024 - 1:03pm

Yeah! The bulova envoy looks like a good match. Did it come in 21j though? 

mybulova_admin
Posted March 4, 2024 - 3:18am

You do raise a good point. That is unknown, chances are not, so the movement may be a replacement/upgrade.

mfcas10
Posted March 4, 2024 - 1:33pm

That’s what I suspected. I’m not sure how much customization would’ve been available to customers when they bought a watch from the bulova shop, but that’s probably a good explanation for a higher jewel movement in this model. 

Geoff Baker
Posted March 2, 2024 - 9:47pm

1937 Bulova Envoy looks like a good advert match.

JimDon5822
Posted March 2, 2024 - 10:17pm

A very modern looking watch for 1937.   1937 Bulova Envoy is a good match.  

neetstuf-4-u
Posted March 3, 2024 - 10:54am

1937 Bulova Envoy  Love that band!